Slab Contrasted Ulni 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita' and 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Bookman Old Style' and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, headline strength, printiness, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-impact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, strong vertical emphasis, and tightly enclosed counters that read as dark and compact at text sizes. Serifs are thick and largely bracketed, giving the joins a carved, transitional feel rather than a purely geometric block. Curves are robust and slightly squared-off, with noticeable shaping at terminals and corners that softens the mass while keeping a crisp, print-like edge. The lowercase shows sturdy, upright construction with clear differentiation, and numerals match the weight and footprint for consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and display typography where you want a sturdy, classic presence. It works well for posters, labels and packaging, sports or collegiate-style branding, and signage that benefits from high visual weight and a firm baseline.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a vintage print and collegiate flavor that feels authoritative and attention-grabbing. Its dense color and chunky serifs suggest old-style headlines, signage, and editorial display where impact and solidity are the priority.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with maximum impact: thick, bracketed serifs and compact counters that create a strong, confident texture. Its proportions and weight suggest a focus on display use that remains readable in bold editorial settings.
In the sample text, the face holds together well in dense settings, producing an even, dark rhythm and strong word shapes. The stout slabs and compact interior space make it especially punchy, but the darkness can build quickly in long paragraphs or tight tracking.